Collective Bargaining: The Process

Collective bargaining is the process by which an employer and a labor union negotiate the terms of the collective bargaining agreement that will govern the employment relationship for those employees who are represented by the union.

This section will look at a number of specific dimensions of collective bargaining:

  • Good faith bargaining

  • Subjects of bargaining (mandatory, permissive, and illegal)

  • Approaches to collective bargaining

Good Faith Bargaining

According to the Section 8(d) of the NLRA, the employer and the union are both required to bargain in “good faith.” The failure of either the union or the employer to do so is considered to be a ULP. Determining what does and does not constitute good faith bargaining, ...

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